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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1947

Page

6

Sara Moling to Wed John R MacKinnon in Loudoun Street Church

Mrs. J Henry Moling invites the marriage of daughter Miss Sara Dailey Moling to Mr. John R MacKinnon of Maxton North Carolina. The ceremony is set for 3 p m December 21 at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Miss Jean Howland ling of Richmond maid of honor and bridesmaids Cecelia Nelson Schultz Sara Bird Williams. Best man is Wellford Hobbie of Richmond. Ushers include Col B H MacKinnon Oliver MacKinnon and D E Leatherman.

J. Henry Moling Sara Dailey Moling John R. MacKinnon Maxton N.C Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Miss Moling Jean Howlandling Richmond Cecelia Nelson Shultz Baltimore Sara Bird Williams Woodstock Washington Wellford Hobbie 8. H. MacKinnon Alamogordo N. M W. J. MacKinnon Wadesboro N. C Oliver MacKinnon Durham D. E. Leatherman

It Could Happen You Musical Comedy on Stage

Patricia Apgar daughter of Col Theodore B Apgar of Front Royal is on the stage crew of the original musical It Could Happen You staged by Wilson College seniors in Chambersburg Pa The show was written directed acted costumed and staged by the class of 1948 News staff member Harry Boyd Sr entered Winchester Memorial hospital for observation. GAA elects new officers and social events announced with Christmas breakfast plans and local visits noted.

Patricia Apgar Theodore B. Apgar Front Royal Orig Wilson College Chambersburg

Calendar of Events for December City Meetings and Dances

Calendar listings show multiple club meetings including Presbyterian women American Legion Auxiliary and Lions club. Events from Dec 8 to Dec 10 include Quota Club VFW Eastern Star Madison lodge Lions Exchange St. Joan's Guild Braddock St Methodist WSCS Moose Rebekah Kiwanis DAR N Frederick HD and garden club gatherings with locations at National Ave Sarah Zane George Washington hotel and Gainesboro venues.

Baptist Church VFW Club Eastern Star Masonic Temple Madison Lodge Lions Club Sarah Zane George Washington Hotel Century Club B. F. Arthur Jr St. Stewart St Jacquelin Smith St. Joan’s Guild Kathryn Parnill Bess Nichols Braddock Methodist WSCS Moose Club Rebekaha Kiwanis Club Sarah Zane Hall DAR N. Frederick Pauline Adams Gainesboro Antt Babb N. Washington

White family hosts Thanksgiving dinner guests

Mr and Mrs White entertain multiple guests including Mr and Mrs Paul Miller Mr and Mrs James Teets and son James Gary from Winchester plus others from Berryville Hagerstown and Williamsport Md The Kremer family hosts visitors and Mr Kremer is ill A Maryland visit notes H F Hughes and G Hughes visit District Heights Md Return to Detroit after a short visit Lynn Slonaker returns to VPI from Fairfax with family pointed mention of official roles and a turkey dinner scene

White A. C. White Paul Miller James Teets James Gary Winchester Edgar White Berryville Robert Haines Augusta W. Va Robert Kremer Carpers Valley Jacob Vokler Stella Unger Hagerstown Harry Volker Moffet Williamsport Hunter Bowlen Jimmy Mr. Kremer Maryland H. F. Hughes G. Hughes Glaize Ave J. W. Jameson District Heights Detroit James Lynn Slonaker VPI L. J. Spaid E. Piccadilly Sr Wesley L. Slonaker Fairfax

Holiday Dance Set To Crown Season At Winchester Armory

Festive New Years Eve dance at the Winchester armory sponsored by the Junior Board of Trade features Phil Young and his orchestra. The organizing committee includes Scotty Binner Ed Moulden William Battaile Bobby Grove and Howard Melton.

Winchester Armory Junior Board of Trade Phil Young Messers Scotty Binner Ed Moulden William Battaile Bobby Grove Howard Melton

Free Christmas Foods Demonstration At Local Hall

Miss Margaret Filickinger will host a free 7 30 p m demonstration on Christmas foods including cakes cookies salads candies and deserts at the Northern Virginia Power company home service hall 14 N Loudoun St free recipes and prizes. Guests Sarah Dunn and Leighton Wood visit Mrs Wesley L Slonaker. Remains John W Arme ill since Thanksgiving remains about the same. Ward Shade moves to new home 19 North Ave.

Margaret Filickinger Home Service Northern Virginia Power Company N. Loudoun St Ward Shade of Whitacre North Ave

Lesson In English by W L Gordon

Lesson in English by W L Gordon covers misused phrases common pronunciations and misspellings. It includes word study guidance and introduces ostentatious as today word with a quote illustrating charitable spirit.

W. L. Gordon

Etiquette Q A Guidance From Roberta Lee

Advice from Roberta Lee covers introductions and wedding gift etiquette. Do not present mothers to others, and acknowledge gifts promptly even during honeymoons. The guidance emphasizes not using individual dishes for vegetables in certain dining settings.

Daily Crossword Across Clues and Answers

Native of Scotland Box scientifically Head of Rom Cath Church Walking paints Dwelt Mohammedan god Highest card Fleet of warships City Wales Alcoholic beverage Breaking swell of the sea Elevated trains shortned Candle power abbr Requires The old form Roman house god Dove sounds Malt Brought into harmony Carts Anglo Saxon money Sober Crazy islang Otherwise Tool Observes Turns to the right Star in Virgo Lids Open poet Spread grass to dry Muffler Tree tropical A rudiment Biol Quickly Substance in shellac Merchant guild Hist Feigns Demand as payment Anger Nails Roofs of mouths Speck Coin Fr Entertain delightfully Short nap Mountains So Am Sea eagles Period of time River Fr Letter Poem

Wales

Girl Forces Motorist to Loot His Home in Philadelphia

Joyce Brown 22, unemployed waitress, charged with holdup and robbery after Detective Martucci said she forced Clement Hoskins 26 to drive to his home and help load jewelry, clothing and silverware. Police found the stolen car parked at a nearby house where she was arrested.

Philadelphia Joyce Brown William Martucci Clement B. Hoskins Gladwyne Hoskins Martucci

Butler Rites At Columbia Campus Chapel

Dr Nicholas Murray Butler 85 died of bronchial pneumonia at St Luke s hospital after ten days illness. Funeral services set for 11 a m tomorrow at St Paul s chapel on Columbia campus where he served as president 44 years. Ike Eisenhower expected to become university president soon.

New York Nicholas Murray Butler St. Paul's Chapel Columbia University St. Luke's Hospital Dwight D. Eisehower

Pattern order form for shirt pattern and size details

Consumers are instructed to send twenty five cents for a shirt pattern from the Winchester Star pattern dept at 243 West 17th Street New York New York 11. Include name address zone size and style number in print.

Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Food Shortage Sparks Divorce Over Hog and Chickens

Elmo Skinner files for divorce in Cincinnati arguing the food situation drove marital trouble. He says Nora Mae has acquired a hog and 40 chickens in Kentucky and prefers to stay there, urging the court to let her fatten them while he ends the marriage. He cites the food conservation program as a factor in their separation.

Cincinnati Elmo Skinner Nora Mae Lof Lick Skinner Elmo

Obituary of James E. Fugitt Former Winchester Resident

James E. Fugitt age and former Winchester resident died yesterday at his Baltimore home. He leaves four children and a sister, with many cousins in the area. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Witzke funeral home on Edmondson Avenue. Interment in Baltimore. Also a note: Aztec city of 200000 once had 600 temples.

James E. Fugitt Winchester Baltimore Witzke Edmondson Ave

Makeover Skirt Patterns for a New Look Outfit

Pattern 4762 offers two skirt styles in sizes 12 14 16. One skirt features a wrapped draped effect while the other provides a hip flattering soft silhouette. Easy to sew with complete illustrated instructions and a tested fit.

Obnne Omams

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Sara Moling Harry Boyd Sr It St Winchester Memorial Hospital GAA Charles Anderson Kath Sullivan Fredde Lucy Avey Clarence Hershman Ellis Ford Charles Lillis Mesdames Robert Grove Robert Berry Halford Baker Asa L. Rosenberger Lemuel J. Spaid Clarence L. Williams Valley Pike Hatboro York Valley Forge New York City Clarence Tchell Son Byrant Rexall Drug Brooks Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Store Presbyterian Business Catherine Hartman National Ave American Legion Auxiliary John H. Amens W. Boscawen M. Elks Club Sarah Dunn Leigton Wood John W. Arme Boyce Harley Roberta Lee Dad Gift Shoe Winchester Front Royal U. S Ashraf Tahlavi Shah of Persia AP News Daily Crossword Scotland Rom Dr. Butler Gaunt’s J. E. Fugitt Sflower E. Piccadilly St Lovett Bros Lovett Brothers Loudoun St Mulvey’s Robel W. Boscawen St the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Haldeman Bargain Store Cameron C. B. Smalts & Son National Avenue the Food Center Omps Funeral Home Cather & Molvng Timberlake Dia Vicks VapoRub
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